FC Barcelona earned €116.562 million from the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League, placing fourth among Europe's top clubs after reaching the semifinals. Paris Saint-Germain led with €144.415 million as winners, followed by runners-up Inter Milan at €136.62 million and Arsenal at €116.998 million. The figures, part of UEFA's financial report published on January 14, 2026, highlight the competition's expanded format distributing €2.47 billion total.
UEFA released its financial report for the 2024/25 Champions League on January 14, 2026, ahead of the Ordinary Congress in Brussels on February 12. The report details prize money for the expanded 36-team league phase, which increased the total fund to €2.47 billion, an extra €400 million compared to the previous season.
Barcelona, under Hansi Flick, advanced to the semifinals before losing to Inter Milan. Their earnings broke down as follows: €18.62 million for qualifying to the league phase, €33.855 million from UEFA's value pillar, €13.962 million from league phase performance, and €11.625 million for their final league phase ranking. Knockout progression added €11 million for the round of 16, €12.5 million for the quarterfinals, and €15 million for the semifinals.
PSG claimed the title with a 5-0 victory over Inter in the Munich final, securing the highest payout. Inter, in their second European final in three years, earned significantly more than other Italian clubs like Juventus (€66 million) and AC Milan (€64 million). Arsenal edged Barcelona by €436,000 for third place. Seven clubs surpassed €100 million, including quarterfinalists Bayern Munich (€105.865 million), Borussia Dortmund (€102.162 million), and Real Madrid (€101.829 million).
Barcelona's total exceeded Real Madrid's by over €16 million, underscoring their strong campaign despite the semifinal exit. The report confirms the financial benefits of deeper runs in the revamped competition.
